Welcome to Breaking Down Patriarchy. I'm Amy McPhee Allabest. Throughout this season, we've heard the voices

of people affected by patriarchal institutions, from cultural institutions to academic, to political,

to religious institutions. As I mentioned last week, due to my own personal history, we've heard stories from dozens of women

detailing the ways that the doctrine and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

has affected women.

As this second season of the podcast approaches a close, we're so happy to present an essay

that imagines some possible steps forward for the church.

Today will be joined by Kaisa Berlin-Kaufusi, who will share her vision for the church's

feminist future.

Kaisa Berlin-Kaufusi's pronouns are she, her, and she is what you might call in French a flanus,

that is a woman who enjoys the process of

wandering and exploring, whether it be a local bookstore or a new international destination.

She completed her BA at Brigham Young University, followed by an MA in biblical studies from

Regent University. Her research focuses on feminist and progressive

theologies, early Christianity, medieval Judeo-Islamic philosophy, world religions, and women's

narratives of the religious experience. Today, Kaisa is devoting her time to writing with a book

forthcoming and spending time with her family. She is also the

proud owner of a great Dane named Freya, who is one of the loves of her life. Welcome, Kaisa Berlin

Calphusi.

Hi! My name is Kaisa, Berlin Calfussi, and my preferred pronouns are she, her.

A few years back, I attended preferred pronouns are she, her.

A few years back, I attended a priested ordination for a nephew of mine.

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